The
Theraphosa leblondiTheraphosa leblondi, known as the Goliath bird eating spider from
Brazil, Venezuela and French Guiana. Terrestrial species. The king of
the tarantulas,Theraphosa leblondi
attains a body length of 12 centimetres (4.8 inches) and a weight of up
to 160 grams (5.6 ounces). Some specimens have a legspan of 25 centimetres
(10 inches) and more. This species is considered to be the largest in
the world. Concerning the keeping conditions, we should remember that
these tarantulas like moisture, therefore we must not keep them too dry.